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STRATEGIC INVESTMENT GROUP ANNOUNCES A NEW PUBLICATION EXPLORING THE CORE FUNCTIONS AND COSTS OF AN INTERNAL INVESTMENT OFFICE

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

This publication is part of Strategic's Fiduciary Insights, a series of periodic publications dedicated to supporting those who share fiduciary responsibility.

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  • This publication is part of Strategic's Fiduciary Insights, a series of periodic publications dedicated to supporting those who share fiduciary responsibility.
  • Building Blocks and Costs of an Internal Investment Office examines three illustrative cases that analyze the active management of multi-asset class portfolios with varying asset sizes.
  • The cases explore portfolios with $500 million, $2 billion, and $10 billion in assets, focusing on recurrent costs while excluding direct and opportunity costs related to setting up an investment office.
  • The paper provides valuable insights into the core functions and costs associated with operating an investment office.

Launch of GIO Therapeutics, founded by Cumulus Oncology, to develop therapeutics targeting G protein-coupled receptors to treat cancer and inflammation

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Edinburgh, Scotland, 1 February 2024 – Cumulus Oncology (a biotech creation company) today proudly unveils the inauguration of GIO Therapeutics AG, based in Basel, Switzerland.

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  • Edinburgh, Scotland, 1 February 2024 – Cumulus Oncology (a biotech creation company) today proudly unveils the inauguration of GIO Therapeutics AG, based in Basel, Switzerland.
  • This newly established biotech company specialises in the development of pharmaceuticals targeting G protein-coupled receptors (GPCR).
  • Heading GIO Therapeutics is Dr Xavier Leroy who has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Dr Xavier Leroy, CEO of GIO Therapeutics commented: “While GPCRs are well-known drug targets, their potential in cancer therapeutics is currently underutilised.

WTW launches new large and complex client growth team

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company, today announced the formation of a newly created team, Strategic Client Engagement Leaders (SCELs), focused on driving growth of large, complex clients within the twelve industry vertical divisions of Corporate Risk & Broking, North America (CRB NA) at WTW.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company, today announced the formation of a newly created team, Strategic Client Engagement Leaders (SCELs), focused on driving growth of large, complex clients within the twelve industry vertical divisions of Corporate Risk & Broking, North America (CRB NA) at WTW.
  • Building upon the success of CRB NA’s existing client advocacy strategy, this expanded structure targeting large and complex accounts will amplify the business’ ambitions of being the market-leading, industry-focused broker.
  • The new SCEL team brings a diversity of thought to support ongoing risk management challenges and objectives, while also anticipating emerging client risks.
  • Reporting to Louise Pennington, Head of Strategic Client Engagement, the SCEL team includes:
    Ken Gould: Ken joined WTW from Lockton in October 2023.

Ayla & Co. Debuts New Colorway, Pebble, For the Holidays and Beyond

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

OGDEN, Utah, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ayla & Co., makers of parent-friendly, minimalistic diaper bags and fanny packs, announces a new gender-neutral color, Pebble, to its best-selling ensemble of essentials. The full-size Ayla Diaper Bag, the Ayla Mini and the Ayla Fanny Pack are offered in this inviting earthy, yet elegant stone and gray tone that adds a subtle accent to any occasion, arriving in time for the holiday shopping season. The offerings are made of premium vegan leather and are stylish, sustainable and sturdy.

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  • OGDEN, Utah, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ayla & Co. , makers of parent-friendly, minimalistic diaper bags and fanny packs, announces a new gender-neutral color, Pebble, to its best-selling ensemble of essentials.
  • "We are gearing up for a fantastic holiday of gift-giving and this newest hue promises to be a top-seller!"
  • The Ayla collection is thoughtfully created to be beautiful, streamlined and functional, with practical features for parents, professionals and people on the go.
  • "Ayla bags are designed to simplify your life so you can stay focused on what really matters," said Brody.

Two Vecna Robotics Leaders Recognized as 2023 Women in Supply Chain Winners for Outstanding Contributions to Software Innovation and Operations Excellence

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Vecna Robotics, the leader in flexible material handling automation solutions, today announced that two of its leaders – Nikki Slaughter and Janani Mohan – have been named Supply and Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics’ 2023 Women in Supply Chain Award winners for their contributions in software and mentorship.

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  • Vecna Robotics, the leader in flexible material handling automation solutions, today announced that two of its leaders – Nikki Slaughter and Janani Mohan – have been named Supply and Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics’ 2023 Women in Supply Chain Award winners for their contributions in software and mentorship.
  • This award honors female supply chain executives whose accomplishments, mentorship, and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network.
  • “We are thrilled to honor the impact these professionals have had on both critical business processes and the wider supply chain industry,” said Craig Malloy, CEO of Vecna Robotics.
  • To learn more about how Vecna Robotics can automate your critical operations workflows, go to www.vecnarobotics.com .

Calque Welcomes Team Nikki James as a Strategic Partner

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Team Nikki James , a leading CrossCountry Mortgage team, now offers the Calque flagship product, The Trade-In Mortgage™, for homebuyers in Northern California and throughout the State of Colorado.

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  • Team Nikki James , a leading CrossCountry Mortgage team, now offers the Calque flagship product, The Trade-In Mortgage™, for homebuyers in Northern California and throughout the State of Colorado.
  • Through this strategic partnership, Calque and the professionals at Team Nikki James can provide another innovative approach to mortgage lending.
  • “My team is working with homeowners that want to find their next property, but many have not sold their current home,” said Nikki James, Owner of Team Nikki James.
  • “Calque wanted to work with Nikki James because of her knowledge and experience in the mortgage industry,” said Dan Mugge, chief operating officer at Calque.

Passage Bio Announces Recipient of Second Annual Tachi Yamada Scholarship Award

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

“Our team at Passage Bio is thrilled to award the Tachi Yamada Scholarship to Nikki Evich, whose academic achievements, dedication to research, and passion for community make her an excellent recipient for this scholarship,” said William Chou, M.D., chief executive officer of Passage Bio.

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  • “Our team at Passage Bio is thrilled to award the Tachi Yamada Scholarship to Nikki Evich, whose academic achievements, dedication to research, and passion for community make her an excellent recipient for this scholarship,” said William Chou, M.D., chief executive officer of Passage Bio.
  • Dr. Chou presented the award to Nikki during the Life Sciences Pennsylvania Annual Awards dinner on May 3, 2023.
  • Through the scholarship, Nikki will receive financial assistance towards college-related expenses and will be matched with a Passage Bio mentor for professional growth opportunities over the two-year scholarship period.
  • Passage Bio first announced its plans to launch the annual Tachi Yamada Scholarship Program in October 2021 to continue the legacy of Tadataka (Tachi) Yamada, M.D., a visionary biopharma industry leader who passed away in August 2021.

RISE Climate & Wine Symposium Launches April 5

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Monday, March 27, 2023

NAPA, Calif., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This Earth Month the six-event Climate & Wine Symposium is returning as RISE: Resilience, Innovation, Sustainability, Empowerment (www.RISEGreen.org). This unique action-oriented Symposium is organized around the six pillars of sustainable winegrowing leadership. The lineup includes over 60 expert speakers, with Marquee keynote addresses from Jancis Robinson, MW, JancisRobinson.com (Apr 5); Paul Muller, Full Belly Farm (Apr 6); Jason Haas, Tablas Creek (Apr 12); Mimi Casteel, Hope Well Wine (Apr 13); Maryam Ahmed, Diversity in Wine Leadership Forum (Apr 19); Michael Silacci, Opus One Winery and Anna Brittain, Napa Green (Apr 20). RISE is designed to help anyone in the wine industry accelerate sustainability and climate action.

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  • NAPA, Calif., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This Earth Month the six-event Climate & Wine Symposium is returning as RISE: Resilience, Innovation, Sustainability, Empowerment ( www.RISEGreen.org ).
  • This unique action-oriented Symposium is organized around the six pillars of sustainable winegrowing leadership.
  • RISE is designed to help anyone in the wine industry accelerate sustainability and climate action.
  • I hit the point on the grief curve where I acknowledged climate change is here, and I rolled up my sleeves.

STRATEGIC INVESTMENT GROUP ANNOUNCES ORGANIZATIONAL UPDATES FOR 2023

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Strategic Investment Group (Strategic), a leading Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) founded as an "investment department for hire" for pensions, foundations, endowments, and healthcare systems, announces some organizational updates.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Strategic Investment Group (Strategic), a leading Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) founded as an "investment department for hire" for pensions, foundations, endowments, and healthcare systems, announces some organizational updates.
  • The firm has appointed Nikki Kraus as President and Chief Client Officer and has added internal and external members to its Board.
  • With 28 years of experience in the OCIO industry, Nikki joined Strategic almost eight years ago.
  • Their appointment to the board recognizes the importance of our investment excellence, and the significant contributions they have made to the leadership of the firm and the firm's strategic direction.

Prospera Welcomes Wellness Clinic

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

"We are very excited to help people in their journey to become their best self," said Dr. Nikki Javit, co-founder of the clinic with her husband, Matt.

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  • "We are very excited to help people in their journey to become their best self," said Dr. Nikki Javit, co-founder of the clinic with her husband, Matt.
  • Nikki's passion for wellness can be heard weekly on The Peptide Podcast and within her posts as a contributor for GoodRx .
  • "Being established in Prospera gives BIFAT Clinic the ability to offer our products at highly competitive rates, which we are passing on to our clients.
  • Ultimately, it is a personal decision to take life-changing action," Matt said with a smile, referring to the clinic's website bifat.life .